Green Tea

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Green tea from the Camellia sinensis plant has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea has variety of nutrients and as a result green tea is touted for its various health benefits. Green tea is popular in Morocco, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and the Middle East. Recently it has become more widespread in the West, where traditionally black tea is consumed.

Bancha is a class of sencha green tea, harvested as a second flush tea between summer and autumn. This is a certified organic Bancha tea with a pressed, long leaf that has a aromatic and mild character.

Sri-Lanka (Ceylon) is traditionally renown for its exquisite black tea. But this tea is different. It is a green Ceylon that is produces in limited supply. The climatic conditions in which this green tea is grown are formative for flavour and scent to make for an excellent cup of tea. An exquisite organic green Ceylon tea with a wiry leaf, fresh taste and bright orange cup.

Chun Mee means "eyebrow" which perfectly describes the shape of the dry leaf. Chun Mee is also known as "Young Hyson". This is a certified organic Chun Mei tea from China that produces a pleasant, highly aromatic, tangy cup.

This smooth and sweetish organic green tea is produced in the
green tea province Zhejiang. This special tea which bewitches
every tea enthusiast with its fresh and sweetish flavour and the
gleamy yellow cup grows on chosen hillsides in altitudes where
the tea bushes are fondled by early wafts of mist and clouds.
*from organic cultivation

This exceptionally high quality green tea is from the famous "Dao Ren Peak" in Zhejiang Province of China, and has been processed using the traditional Japanese method. It differs from the ordinary Chinese Sencha in both liquor color, taste and aroma. Its' infusion produces a light green cup with a sweet taste and a flowery / fruity aroma. An ideal tea for the novice as well as the seasoned tea connoisseur.

A wonderful introduction to the wide range of Chinese green tea. Each sample makes about 8-10 cups of tea. This set includes (though subject to infrequent change):
Jasmine "Chung Hao" - Perhaps the best jasmine tea we have tasted.
Gunpowder Golden Temple - The leaves are twisted and resemble small gunpowder balls. It is Rich in flavor and creates golden colored cup.
Chun Mei - Organic green tea from China which gives a pleasant, very aromatic brew.
Lung Ching 1st Grade (Dragonwell) - The... More

Pi Lo Chun (also known as Bi Luo Chun or Bi Lu Chun) in chinese mean "green snail spring" which refers to the distinctive spiral-shaped tea leaves. The name was given by the Emperor Kang Xi in the seventeenth or eighteenth century who noticed that the tea when steeped took on the appearance of tiny green snails. This is a top fancy quality of China Pi Lo Chun with a fine and twisted leaf.

Sencha is a whole leaf green tea (as opposed to Matcha for example which is ground). During production it is steamed and rolled to produce fine needle shaped leaves with a fresh grassy smell. Sencha is the most popular and widely grown of Japanese teas accounting for about 80% of production.

Gunpowder tea gets its name from the appearance of the leaves, which are rolled tightly into small, round pellets. The tight roll helps Gunpowder remain fresher longer than other teas. It has a tightly rolled leaf with a fine tart note and a golden cup. An exquisite and rich green tea.

Tiny pearls of hand-rolled leaves, made from the finest Chinese green tea. The gray-green balls which are known as "Zucha" or "pearl tea" were given this name because they resembled gunpowder. When you add hot water to the the little balls, they slowly unfold releasing aroma and taste producing a flavorful dark green cup of brew. Award wining and world renown "Temple of Heaven" is the highest grade of gunpowder tea. An excellent choice to drink with meals which complements meats and vegetables. It also... More

This tea has leaves like needles and is considered a "shadow tea" because it is grown in conditions under bamboo leafs.
These exceptional conditions brings out a sweet, smooth and delicious cup with a intensive "lightning" green infusion color.

Japanese specialty tea made from Genmai (rice) and Bancha, hence the name Genmaicha. This type of tea was originally drunk by the Japanese working class.Today it is considered a Japanese specialty. Its flavor is mild and agreeable and combines the fresh grassy flavor of green tea with the nutty flavor of the rice. An interesting taste due to the puffed rice with a bright cup.

This green tea was initially reserved to be drunk at the Chinese emperor's Imperial Court yard. Chung Hao is probably the finest quality jasmine scented tea. It has a fabulously perfumed aroma, a sweet, delicate taste and is indeed a specialty. A top quality tea with a fine green leaf crowned with delicate silver buds - a specialty!

The hand picked tea leaves of this rare specialty from the Fujian province of China are of excellent quality. The leaves have been aromatized with tender jasmine blossoms that have been rolled into small beads or pearls. This tea captivates the drinker from its bright cup and an unusually mild, delicately flowery bouquet taste.

Our version of the classic Chinese green tea is mellow and refined. A blend of green tea with jasmine blossoms produces a light yellow infusion with a full-bodied jasmine scent. Floral flavours initially dominate but are tempered by a hearty earthiness and a brisk, fresh finish. A popular green tea, great for every day drinking.

Lung Ching tea has a long tradition in China and is known in the west as Dragonwell. This hand-picked and processed green tea from the hills just west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, has a full, round flavor, soft and spicy and takes on a flat shiny appearance with a yellow orange cup. This tea is traditionally brewed more than once and changes its flavour from brew to brew. Very refreshing and wonderful aroma.

It includes some of the more "expensive" tea that we offer from all types of tea (i.e. black, white and green).
They are considered expensive since production and the whole process of harvesting, processing and promoting the product is quite expensive compared to plain green or black tea. There are 4 teas in this set that makes about 10 cups per tea and includes (subject to changes):
Darjeeling Margaret's Hope - Top quality Darjeeling Second Grain Selected Leaves, Balanced Character
Formosa... More

A spring time surprise for far way China! This is a tea rarity and is harvested during the last cold days of spring. It is different from other green teas because only the tender green young tea leaves are harvested for the Qucha. This is why this tea is captivating with a deep green and slightly rolled leaves. This is from organic cultivation and produces a fresh and pleasantly tart flavorful cup.

For all of you decaffeinated fans, we would like to offer you this Sencha tea which has been decaffeinated with the CO2 method (the only method we accept) and offers a clear light cup and a fresh taste.

A classic, quality green tea from China for a nice light cup of tea. To accentuate the flavors in Green tea ensure that you do not boil your tea. Infuse the leaf in water no hotter than 85 degrees Celsius.

This is a 1st grade quality, hand picked, silver needle tea that is picked in the first days of spring. It produces a vibrant bright cup and delicious fruity flavour that is typical for this 1st grade quality. It comes from the Fuding and Zhenhe area of the Fujian province in China. A highly respected tea both in China and throughout the world.